Abstract

This study aimis to describe the adversity quotient of converts in converting to adolescence. Specifically on how the converts overcome difficulties, the factors that influence it, and the meaning that is obtained by converts during the conversion process of religion. This study used a qualitative research with phenomenological approach to explore experiences realized by the respondents during the struggle process when converting. Data collection in this study using interview and observation techniques to the respondents as the primary source and significant others as a secondary source. respondents in this study are three converts who convert religion in their adolescence. The results of this study indicate that preview adversity quotient during the conversion process of religion, through the five stages is unstoppability stage, conversion stage, conversion expression stage, consequence stage and stage of meaning. In the stage of unstoppability and conversion, the image of the adversity quotient of the converts can be seen through his efforts in searching for new beliefs that are assumed to be true ranging from criticizing God and his scriptures, experiencing inner conflicts, seeking answers to anxieties about his religion, discussing to find new beliefs. Then in the stage of conversion expression, the theme of adversity quotient that arises include the efforts of respondents to open up and learn to deepen Islam and a strong desire to improve themselves as a form of proof of the environment and Allah SWT. Meanwhile, in the stages of the consequences, the theme of adversity quotient that arises include how the converts behave towards the difficulties arising from decisions that include the efforts of converts to perceive positive difficulties that arise, trying to accept and legowo, learn to control themselves by diverting anxiety such as doing useful activities and worship. The factors that adversity quotient of the converts include the same environment as a source of motivation and a strong determination to seek the right belief. All three respondents get meaning of the difficulties experiences with the condotion that is trying to be grateful and accepted with the condition. Besides respondents also get meaning from the difficult that arise as a learning for them to become a stronger people than before